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HSN Code 28491000: Calcium Carbide
HSN Code 28491000 represents Calcium Carbide under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Calcium Carbide correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28491000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Calcium Carbide.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28491000
HSN Code 28491000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 28491000 not include?
Calcium Carbide does not include products with the following descriptions.
MISCELLANEOUS : Of silicon : Carborundum
MISCELLANEOUS : Of silicon : Other
MISCELLANEOUS : Other : Boron carbide
MISCELLANEOUS : Other : Tungsten carbide
MISCELLANEOUS : Other : Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28491000 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹3 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹96 Cr
0.0014% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹93 Cr
Surplus rank #10794 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2849
FY 2025-261.80%
Share of Sub-Chapter 2849’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 10.86% of Sub-Chapter 2849’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2849
FY 2025-26#5 of 6
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2849
Import-side rank: #3 of 6
At a glance
4.89%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#7391
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+769.64%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
1.80%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2849
Share of Sub-Chapter 2849 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28491000
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−213.50
Exports
2.04 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
2.59% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Imports
215.54 ₹ Cr
0.0060% share
— YoY
31.18% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Balance
−142.63
Exports
2.44 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+19.61% YoY
3.90% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Imports
145.07 ₹ Cr
0.0043% share
−32.69% YoY
28.61% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Balance
−176.37
Exports
1.12 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−54.10% YoY
1.80% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Imports
177.49 ₹ Cr
0.0061% share
+22.35% YoY
33.33% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Balance
−147.87
Exports
9.74 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+769.64% YoY
12.02% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Imports
157.61 ₹ Cr
0.0034% share
−11.20% YoY
20.79% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Balance
−163.08
Exports
8.42 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−13.55% YoY
9.88% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Imports
171.50 ₹ Cr
0.0030% share
+8.81% YoY
19.51% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Balance
−129.41
Exports
4.06 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−51.78% YoY
6.35% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Imports
133.47 ₹ Cr
0.0024% share
−22.17% YoY
16.13% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Balance
−116.59
Exports
3.44 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−15.27% YoY
3.55% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Imports
120.03 ₹ Cr
0.0020% share
−10.07% YoY
14.51% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Balance
−93.39
Exports
2.85 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−17.15% YoY
1.80% of Sub-Ch. 2849
Imports
96.24 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
−19.82% YoY
10.86% of Sub-Ch. 2849
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
4.89% /yr
Imports
−10.88% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹158.31 Cr
Import
₹886.51 Cr
Trade Balance
−728.20
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28491000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 4.89% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 28491000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.89% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.85 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 28491000 Ranked #7391 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28491000 ranks #7391 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2849, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #10794 of 12872.
FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28491000 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28491000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 769.64% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹93.39 Crore in HSN Code 28491000 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹96.24 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.85 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹93.39 Crore — ranking #10794 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of −10.88% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Calcium Carbide
India's imports under HSN Code 28491000 have grown at −10.88% CAGR, reaching ₹96.24 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 28491000 Contributes 1.80% of Sub-Chapter 2849 Exports — Ranked #5
Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2849, HSN Code 28491000 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.80% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 10.86% share (rank #3).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28491000 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 28491000 ?
It includes Calcium Carbide
Any common misclassification issue with Miscellaneous / Of Calcium?
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Miscellaneous / Of Calcium?
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Miscellaneous / Of Calcium?
For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.
How should mixed supplies be billed when Miscellaneous / Of Calcium is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Miscellaneous / Of Calcium; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Miscellaneous / Of Calcium?
e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.